US House discharge petition reaches 218 signatures, forcing vote on Ukraine aid, bypassing Speaker Johnson
The bill authorizes $1.3 billion in military assistance and up to $8 billion more in direct loans.
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What does $350 billion in Ukraine aid look like? Nothing—it’s not a real number
POTUS is making a case American business has spent decades refusing to make.
Harvard poll: Americans overwhelmingly back arming Ukraine, sanctioning Russia
Ukraine is as popular as NATO, while Zelenskyy ranks above Rubio and Hegseth in popularity. US voters back Trump’s Ukraine peace push, but doubt he can end the war.
Reuters: US under Trump resumes Ukraine weapons shipments funded now by European NATO allies
The Trump administration has shifted from direct US military assistance to a model where European partners purchase American arms for Ukraine, representing a departure from the Biden-era approach.
46% of Americans believe that the US does not help Ukraine enough – poll
52% of Americans believe Washington should help Ukraine reclaim occupied territories even if it extends the war, while 45% prefer a quick resolution that might require territorial concessions,
ISW: Moscow rolls out recycled lies and nuclear bluster to split NATO and halt US aid for Ukraine
The Kremlin also demands Kyiv be pushed into talks, casting Moscow as the would-be peacemaker.
Frontline report: Trump restarts Ukraine aid after Russia’s massive 700-drone attack backfires
Ukrainian air defenses shot down over 500 incoming projectiles during Russia's largest aerial bombardment of the war, yet the attack's timing—during a US aid pause—may have delivered Moscow's biggest strategic defeat.
CBS: Trump mulls arming Ukraine after record Russian strikes, $ 3.85 bn sits ready for immediate use
Sources say the unused Biden-era fund is under consideration as attacks on Kyiv escalate.
US Senate panel approves $ 500M Ukraine aid — full vote, House battle still ahead
If approved by Congress, the bill would add $200M in Ukraine aid for 2026 and extend assistance through 2028.
Axios: Trump plans to sell weapons to NATO allies for transfer to Ukraine
Three sources told Axios this arms route has already been discussed with European partners.
Reuters says Trump activates drawdown powers for the first time to arm Ukraine
Sources told Reuters the $300 million aid, not yet finalized, may include medium-range guided rockets and air defense interceptors.
US restarts shipments of rockets and shells to Ukraine — munitions already on the way
Washington sources confirm that guided rockets and artillery shells are once again flowing to Kyiv.
WSJ: Trump weighs sending Ukraine another Patriot air defense system as Putin rejects peace
This decision follows Trump's disappointment with Putin after their phone call and after a Pentagon weapons delivery pause created confusion within his own administration.
CNN: Hegseth ordered halt to Ukraine arms—White House learned from the press
Senior US and Ukrainian officials were blindsided by the sudden stop in missile deliveries.
WSJ: Trump blames Pentagon, not himself, for Ukraine weapons pause
Zelenskyy was told directly by Trump that he didn’t order the hold on arms shipments, which has now been lifted.
Trump flips on Ukraine weapons cutoff: “We have to help them”
The Pentagon confirmed the move within hours, saying it is to "ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves."
Children injured in Odesa drone strike as US arms shipment stays suspended (updated)
Russia's Shahed drone injured two children and three adults after a high-rise took a direct hit during the attack.
Bloomberg: How NATO leaders are trying to save Ukraine — by flattering Trump
NATO leaders must endure humiliation if it buys more time for Zelenskyy’s defense, the Bloomberg columnist says.
Zelenskyy’s top man Yermak is “bipartisan irritator,” US insiders warn Politico
The Ukrainian President Office chief's abrasive style and vague agendas are testing US support for Ukraine at a fragile moment, sources told Politico.
Hegseth confirms US diverted Ukraine’s anti-drone systems to Middle East
The US defense secretary claimed US troop protection and urgent threats as reasons behind the move.